Chad Baker Email & Phone Number

Biggar, Saskatchewan, Canada

Management of Hardware/Ag Centre/Bulk Station/Grocery Store & Liquor StoreTactical direction, goals/objectives and initiatives to grow our business. Develop & foster relationships to add Agro (fert/chem/seed) sales along with bins, augers and accessories. New fuel delivery deals negotiated with growth potential.Promote a “team first” mentality in a positive work environment. Develop IDPs (Individual Development Plans) for the Managers. Bring forth positive cultural change that scored 15 points higher than the national average and 20 points higher than the CRS average on Employee Engagement Survey. Develop the annual operating and capital budgets with input from Federated Co-op.Oversee the overall operation of the Duperow & Bengough Co-ops in their entirety. Ensure the efficient utilization of resources & assets to achieve our plans & business outcomes.Form relationships with all other Co-ops in our trading area to provide better customer service. Fewer wait times for delivery & services strengthen our foothold in the community.Hundreds of hours spent fostering relationships in the community, with customers & staff.

Build motorcycle armour & apparel company from ground up. Identify needs, direction, feasibilities, timelines, & budgets of company. Initiate hiring process, conduct interviews, hire appropriate employee’s & contractors, organize, design, progress meetings & coordinate logistics for deliveries. Train personnel on programs & operational processes & policies. Cultivate relationships with the public, corporate groups & personnel. Identify strengths, weaknesses & enhance professional growth. - Establish the company vision, product line & direction.- The preparation & management of annual operating & capital budgets for all reporting divisions.- Preparation/management of Tender & RFP processes for procurement of equipment, goods & services.- Social Media – Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, Snap Chat, Twitter & Pinterest to establish brand.- Liaison with the general public, stakeholders & media.

Canada

Saskatchewan, Canada

- Oversight of full operations of food store, hardware store & bulk fuel sales.- Business analysis, strategy and development.- Growth options, contract negotiations and sales.- Customer satisfaction and relations.- Development of departmental operation procedures & efficiencies. - Operations talent management, territory analysis & definition, sales forecasting and metrics.

Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada

Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada

Site C

Principal supervisor of construction projects, structural integrity, personnel, & work completion. Promoted safety awareness, training, & adherence to regulatory compliance standards. Oversaw construction of multiple projects including a drainage canal, containment ponds, riverbank excavation for dam location, & an underground water line installation. Collaborated with cross-functional teams of engineers & leaders from BC Hydro to determine completion.  Staff recruitment, orientation, training, performance appraisal & required disciplinary action. Co-Author of safety policies fully integrated on site.  Liaison & consultation with governmental agencies in relation to legislative requirements, programs & funding arrangements Raised cycle times by 46% through implementing a new dumping material procedure. Reduced time inefficiencies by 63% through creation of a filter cloth procedure.

Calgary, Canada Area

Key contributor in collaborative efforts with department heads to improve the onboarding process. Partnered with leaders to develop new software that was successfully implemented in the onboarding process company-wide. Facilitated conferences about the vendor verification process across various department leaders. Travelled extensively to vendor locations to enhance onboarding processes, evaluate necessary feasibilities for business growth, and foster relationships. Provided technical troubleshooting & support with new software.  Increased onboarding process 50%+ through key software integration.  Presented new innovations for multiple groups of 100+ participants. Provided resources & issue resolutions.  Created & instructed onboarding procedures to 100% of the Construction Group via PowerPoint presentations.

Primary supervisor of project execution, timelines, budgetary alignment, cost estimation, analysis, logistics coordination & supply/equipment control. Ensured safety & compliance with all internal/external regulatory statutes. Interfaced with government agencies, land agents, & land owners to streamline operations & services. Proactive change agent & advocate; executed leadership to enhance department culture & advance employee retention. Oversaw project inspections, invoices reviews, job costs analyses, & investigations of personal injury and/or property damage. Managed environmental waste disposal. Identified appropriate personnel & resource for each operational area.  Successfully provided strict oversight of project operating budgets up to $70M.  Preparation/management of Tender & RFP processes for procurement of equipment, goods & services.  Increased client relations management by 150% through transparent communication.  Saved $300K in supply & equipment costs through effective strategic planning & forecasting of project needs. Reduced expenditures by $50K via effective site negotiations.  Transportation management.  Proficiency in Landfill & land farm policies and procedures.

Calgary, Canada Area

 Management & service of small fleets

I operated heavy equipment building roads and new locations for drilling of Gas & Oil. Worked with many different pieces of machinery and drove large trucks as well.

Graphic Design Technology, Graphic Design

Automotive Service Technician, 4Th Year Apprentice

I worked on getting my journeymen ticket for automotive service technician. I enjoyed the work greatly but did not enjoy shop politics.